Land Rover Discovery 3 and Freelander 2 win SUV awards
Author: MotorTorque Team
Published: 20 August 2008
Land Rover has picked up the Best Compact SUV and Best Premium SUV awards at the 2008 Auto Express New Car Honours.
The Land Rover Freelander 2 fought off competition form the VW Tiguan, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Ford Kuga to become Best Compact SUV, while the Discovery 3 beat the BMW X5, Audi Q7 and the Mercedes M-Class to win Best Premium SUV.
Auto Express road testeditor, Chris Thorp, said: "Here is the proof that when it comes to building compact sports utility vehicles, Land Rover cannot be matched. Not only is the Freelander 2 as capable on the road as it is off it, the upmarket 4x4 is as refined as some of the best limousines. Generously equipped and tastefully appointed, the car offers an unrivalled blend of versatility and drivability."
On the Discovery 3 accolade, Thorp continued: "The Discovery 3 is the most distinctively styled and best loved premium off-roader money can buy. The seven seat interior is not just huge, but hugely adjustable. Its air suspension and terrain response allow drivers to reach all but the most inaccessible locations. As at home on the M25, as it is in the Serengeti Desert, no other car offers such wide ranging ability."
Prices for the Freelander 2 start from £21,325 and for the Discovery 3 from £29,950.
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The Land Rover Freelander 2 is a strong-seller, can't be beaten for off-road performance and has strong brand perception. With an automatic gearbox it adds refinement and efficiency.
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